Tag Archives: perioperative diabetes care

Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis can challenge one of the most familiar clinical shortcuts in diabetes care: DKA should come with markedly elevated glucose. In patients taking sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, however, dangerous ketoacidosis may develop while glucose remains normal or only modestly elevated. As a result, euglycemic DKA in patients …

GLP‑1 receptor agonists and dual agonists like tirzepatide have become indispensable in managing type 2 diabetes and obesity. However, their effect on gastric emptying introduces specific risks during surgery that can’t be ignored. As their use grows, the need for clear, coordinated GLP‑1 perioperative management is more important than ever. …